Museo Internazionale delle Torture e del Martirio di Grazzano Visconti
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Via Carla Erba, 91, 29020 Grazzano Visconti PCIn-depth Itinerary – Religious Martyrdom
This itinerary tells the stories of men and women who faced death rather than renounce their faith. The art of masters such as Caravaggio and Vasari transforms suffering into testimony and hope, reminding us of the spiritual strength that can arise even in the most extreme trials.
Itinerary for Adults – Justice and Horror: Power Over the Body
A journey that explores the dark side of human history: the relationship between pain, faith, and power. Through authentic instruments and historical reconstructions, the Museum of Torture invites visitors to understand how violence has been used over the centuries as a means of control and fear. It is a journey to remember the cruelty of the past in order to recognize the profound value of freedom and human dignity.
Itinerary for Schools and Families – From Shame to Memory: Understanding to Avoid Repetition
This exhibition invites both adults and children to reflect on how, throughout history, fear and power have influenced human choices. The instruments on display are not meant to frighten, but rather to help visitors understand the importance of respecting life and freedom. By visiting the Museum of Torture in Grazzano Visconti, one discovers how, from eras marked by pain and injustice, the awareness of human rights and personal dignity was born.
Itinerary for Schools and Families – From Shame to Memory: Understanding to Prevent Repetition
This journey invites both adults and children to reflect on how, throughout history, fear and power have influenced human choices. The instruments on display are not meant to frighten, but to help us understand the importance of respecting life and freedom. By visiting the Museum of Torture in Grazzano Visconti, one discovers how, from eras marked by pain and injustice, the awareness of individual rights and human dignity was born.
Itineraries
In-depth Itinerary – Religious Martyrdom
This itinerary tells the stories of men and women who faced death rather than renounce their faith. The art of masters such as Caravaggio and Vasari transforms suffering into testimony and hope, reminding us of the spiritual strength that can arise even in the most extreme trials.
Itinerary for Adults – Justice and Horror: Power Over the Body
A journey that explores the dark side of human history: the relationship between pain, faith, and power. Through authentic instruments and historical reconstructions, the Museum of Torture invites visitors to understand how violence has been used over the centuries as a means of control and fear. It is a journey to remember the cruelty of the past in order to recognize the profound value of freedom and human dignity.
Itinerary for Schools and Families – From Shame to Memory: Understanding to Avoid Repetition
This exhibition invites both adults and children to reflect on how, throughout history, fear and power have influenced human choices. The instruments on display are not meant to frighten, but rather to help visitors understand the importance of respecting life and freedom. By visiting the Museum of Torture in Grazzano Visconti, one discovers how, from eras marked by pain and injustice, the awareness of human rights and personal dignity was born.
Itinerary for Schools and Families – From Shame to Memory: Understanding to Prevent Repetition
This journey invites both adults and children to reflect on how, throughout history, fear and power have influenced human choices. The instruments on display are not meant to frighten, but to help us understand the importance of respecting life and freedom. By visiting the Museum of Torture in Grazzano Visconti, one discovers how, from eras marked by pain and injustice, the awareness of individual rights and human dignity was born.
